Why Aug 15 was chosen as the date for India’s independence?
Lord Mountbatten had been given a mandate by the British parliament to transfer the power by June 30, 1948. However, as per C Rajagopalachari’s memorable words – If he had waited till June 1948, there would have been no power left to transfer. Therefore, Mountbatten preponed the date to August 1947. Who chose 15 August …